Beal Botanical Garden Open Volunteering Day
Project Description
Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum relies on dedicated volunteers to help accomplish the many tasks throughout the garden. Help us weed, water, plant, and prune as we chat, learn, and grow together. No experience needed. Volunteering can provide a variety of benefits to you as well:
- Work with our expert staff and learn about gardening, botany, and horticulture in a fun and casual way!
- Spend time outside connecting with nature and getting a little dirty in our campus oasis.
- Earn hours toward Master Gardener Certification. (if you are pursuing one)
- Take part in enrichment workshops and explore the many ways people, plants, and place are connected.
- Join a community of fun and hardworking volunteers, students, and staff to keep our garden healthy and beautiful!
Please bring a water bottle and wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dirty. We meet at the pond in the garden and will go over all of our projects before we get started.
Community Partner - Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum
Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum Accommodations
- Must be 18 years or older
- Closed-toe shoes required. Clothing will get dirty so dress accordingly. This opportunity requires movement & physical activity including bending, lifting, and reaching.
About Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum
Established in 1873, the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden is the oldest, continuously operated university botanical garden in the United States and illuminates the interconnectedness between people, plants, and place. This living laboratory encourages learning and exploration of the natural world. With a collection of over 2,000 plants from around the globe situated in the heart of MSU's campus along the Red Cedar River, this lovely natural landscape is perfect for collaborative programming to advance research, teaching, wellbeing, and public engagement.
Website:
bealbotanicalgarden.msu.edu
Project Date
July 16, 2025
Project Locations and Shifts
Beal Botanical Garden and Campus Arboretum330 W. Circle Dr.
East Lansing, MI 48824
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
(20 spots available)